Coldstream2026 election guide

Growth, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire

In CFNO’s separate questionnaire, Ruth Hoyte favours growth in designated, serviced areas while protecting agricultural land. Hoyte supports regional emergency and water planning, conservation purchases that offer public value, and partnerships on arts, food security and health-care access. Would consider growth-plan exceptions carefully against infrastructure costs and long-term effects, rather than treating exceptions as routine. Supports public conservation purchases that protect rural character and connect trails, subject to costs and public benefits. Would work with neighbouring governments, agricultural producers and health providers on water resilience, local food and medical-service advocacy.

Published: September 23, 2026 (CFNO page date; answer revision dates not exposed). Reviewed: October 8, 2026.

Candidate-authored CFNO Vital Vote response, separate from the OKLV questionnaire. Proposals and claimed outcomes are not adopted policy or an audited voting record.

Growth, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire

In CFNO’s separate questionnaire, Carey Collinge supports retaining Coldstream’s rural character and agricultural land, and would consider growth-plan exceptions for high-priority needs such as schools or health facilities. Collinge calls for stronger wildfire preparation, water protection, predictable business processes and accessible community spaces. Would expand spring or early-summer wood-chipping opportunities and FireSmart work, while improving cycling connections and efficient construction. Would prioritize Coldstream Creek, aquifers and stronger stormwater and septic protections in cooperation with agricultural producers. Would assess conservation and development decisions against public need and community support, and work regionally on arts and health-care access.

Published: September 23, 2026 (CFNO page date; answer revision dates not exposed). Reviewed: October 8, 2026.

Candidate-authored CFNO Vital Vote response, separate from the OKLV questionnaire. Proposals and claimed outcomes are not adopted policy or an audited voting record.

Growth, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire

In CFNO’s separate questionnaire, Kendall Eyford emphasizes small local businesses, community participation and resilient infrastructure. Eyford would investigate exceptional development proposals in public, considering housing needs and rural character, and seek improvements to water systems and regional health-care access. Would assess growth-plan exceptions in unusual cases through research and resident input, with a preference for infill and locally suited development. Supports stronger communications infrastructure, reclaimed-water opportunities, leak repairs and assistance for efficient farm irrigation. Would simplify business approvals and startup fees, review barriers to local food production, and work regionally on medical-service access.

Published: September 23, 2026 (CFNO page date; answer revision dates not exposed). Reviewed: October 8, 2026.

Candidate-authored CFNO Vital Vote response, separate from the OKLV questionnaire. Proposals and claimed outcomes are not adopted policy or an audited voting record.

Growth, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire

In CFNO’s separate questionnaire, Josiah Pulst treats the growth plan as a starting point, with a high bar for exceptions and attention to local demand, farmland and servicing. Pulst emphasizes diverse water sources, practical energy savings, efficient permitting and accessible public places. Supports case-by-case conservation purchases with clear ecological or public benefits and understood long-term costs, including maintenance and lost tax revenue. Would explore reclaimed agricultural water, filtration, longer-term source options and gradual separation of agricultural and domestic supply. Would explore express approvals and clearer service standards, lower barriers to resident-organized events, and caution about construction standards beyond provincial requirements.

Published: September 23, 2026 (CFNO page date; answer revision dates not exposed). Reviewed: October 8, 2026.

Candidate-authored CFNO Vital Vote response, separate from the OKLV questionnaire. Proposals and claimed outcomes are not adopted policy or an audited voting record.

Growth, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire

In CFNO’s separate questionnaire, Dionne Lane supports development that fits its location, has adequate water, sewer and roads, and does not impose unreasonable costs on existing taxpayers. Lane emphasizes long-term water supply, practical emergency preparation, clearer communication and using existing public spaces for community events. Would consider growth-plan exceptions case by case, while avoiding high-rises where they do not fit or development spreading indiscriminately into rural and agricultural areas. Does not favour further public land purchases for conservation, while supporting protection of sensitive areas during development review. Wants long-term water-source options revisited, a community garden considered, and an assessment of costs and benefits before judging the regional arts-funding model.

Published: September 23, 2026 (CFNO page date; answer revision dates not exposed). Reviewed: October 8, 2026.

Candidate-authored CFNO Vital Vote response, separate from the OKLV questionnaire. Proposals and claimed outcomes are not adopted policy or an audited voting record.

Growth, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire

In CFNO’s separate questionnaire, Edward Kendall supports attainable housing where it can adjoin established growth areas without compromising agricultural land or water capacity. Kendall emphasizes water storage, disaster preparation, efficient public facilities, direct local food sales and greater transparency. Would assess proposed housing against agricultural protection and water capacity, and use existing developed land and infrastructure wherever possible. Supports conservation purchases with transparent servicing responsibilities, watershed protection, leak reduction, storage improvements and contamination prevention. Would simplify business permits, expand opportunities for local producers, and seek clearer information about regional arts costs and use.

Published: September 23, 2026 (CFNO page date; answer revision dates not exposed). Reviewed: October 8, 2026.

Candidate-authored CFNO Vital Vote response, separate from the OKLV questionnaire. Proposals and claimed outcomes are not adopted policy or an audited voting record.

Growth, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire

In CFNO’s separate questionnaire, Jeremy Levy supports following the community’s growth plan, protecting agricultural land and investing in water conservation and infrastructure. Levy favours regional partnerships, transparent communication, efficient business processes and accessible public spaces. Supports fiscally responsible conservation purchases; would consider development of high-value natural land only after demonstrating need and weighing environmental impacts, community benefits and long-term costs. Would protect watersheds and groundwater, reduce contamination risks and work with farmers and neighbouring communities on water supply. Supports reviewing regional arts and recreation agreements for fair value, reducing business barriers and expanding access to local farm produce.

Published: September 23, 2026 (CFNO page date; answer revision dates not exposed). Reviewed: October 8, 2026.

Candidate-authored CFNO Vital Vote response, separate from the OKLV questionnaire. Proposals and claimed outcomes are not adopted policy or an audited voting record.

Community & regional cooperation · Campaign website

Identifies active living, cooperation between governments, sustainable use of natural resources and preservation of Coldstream’s rural character as campaign goals. The reviewed page does not set out costed measures or delivery dates.

Published: October 17, 2026 campaign; page undated. Reviewed: September 15, 2026.

Growth, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire

In CFNO’s separate questionnaire, Scot McNair favours firm growth boundaries to protect rural character, farmland and municipal finances. McNair proposes practical disaster preparation, efficient infrastructure and clearer public information, with regional cooperation on accessibility and health services. Opposes growth-boundary exceptions at present; identifies essential infrastructure that cannot fit growth areas, net environmental protection or unavoidable provincial requirements as possible exceptional future grounds. Would expand FireSmart work, strengthen water conservation and emergency cooling capacity, and improve active travel, building efficiency and municipal fleet efficiency. Would assess conservation purchases against finances and partnership options; remains open to discussing regional arts funding rather than claiming it has already been evaluated.

Published: September 23, 2026 (CFNO page date; answer revision dates not exposed). Reviewed: October 8, 2026.

Candidate-authored CFNO Vital Vote response, separate from the OKLV questionnaire. Proposals and claimed outcomes are not adopted policy or an audited voting record.

Growth, services and community priorities · Candidate questionnaire

In CFNO’s separate questionnaire, Jim Garlick supports keeping growth within Coldstream’s designated areas and protecting natural and agricultural land. Garlick emphasizes storm drainage, wildfire mitigation, water-supply research and regional cooperation on culture, recreation and health care. Sees no present need for growth-plan exceptions or trading high-value natural land for urban expansion; supports conservation purchases and considering conservation-related tax exemptions. Would prioritize watershed protection, drainage and water supply-and-demand research before expanding the Greater Vernon Water service area. Supports regional arts and recreation arrangements, local farm production and coordinated advocacy for psychiatric and primary-care facilities.

Published: September 22, 2026 (CFNO page date; answer revision dates not exposed). Reviewed: October 8, 2026.

Candidate-authored CFNO Vital Vote response, separate from the OKLV questionnaire. Proposals and claimed outcomes are not adopted policy or an audited voting record.

School priorities and governance · Candidate questionnaire

In CFNO’s separate trustee questionnaire, Kelli Sullivan emphasizes literacy and numeracy, closing achievement gaps, reducing absenteeism and responsible reserves. Sullivan supports renewing facilities, considering sustainability in strategic planning, maintaining Indigenous education agreements and strengthening budget consultation.

Published: September 23, 2026; individual answer update dates not stated. Reviewed: October 8, 2026.

Candidate-authored CFNO Vital Vote response, separate from the OKLV questionnaire. Outcome claims are not independently audited.

School trustee priorities · Candidate questionnaire

Would align budgets with student needs, advocate for sustainable funding and keep individual staffing decisions with district staff.

Published: October 5, 2026. Reviewed: October 6, 2026.

VTA trustee Q&A.